Are you a 16/8, a 5/2, or an alternate daily? If you’ve heard people talk like this and have wondered what it’s all about, here’s the scoop. It’s the new, yet old, rage—intermittent fasting. What is it? Why is it so popular? And how do you do it? It can’t be good for you, right?

Staying hydrated in 2018 can have a positive impact on your year. So go ahead and put down that Diet Coke (you know who you are) and let’s talk H2O. Here are a few ways that drinking a little more (ok maybe a lot more for some of us) can have a big impact on your health.

Sometimes it’s not willpower that keeps people from eating healthy, it’s the wallet. Just head to any food blog or turn on the Food Network and you’ll probably realize that all those fantastic meals aren’t cheap. While on the surface that may be true, with a little planning, organization, and willpower, you can build a healthier diet without paying an arm and a leg. We’ve created several tips to help you revamp your diet.

You probably think of your brain as one organ, that graphic you see of squiggly grey matter. But it’s really made up of many different structures and networks which all function both independently from and interdependently with each other. A recent study showed that these structures even age differently, which is part of the reason why some cognitive functions decline sooner than others. One way to protect those structures susceptible to early deterioration—eat more omega-3s. At least that’s what the research suggests. Here’s a recap of the study…

Depending on your age, the idea of growing older can evoke feelings of excitement or feelings of uncertainty. When you are young, getting older is viewed positively as you associate it with things like independence and opportunity. Fast forward a few decades and the idea of aging starts to lose its appeal as the realness of things like wrinkles, forgetfulness and physical decline sets in. But is this shift in mindset still warranted seeing that now, more than ever, you have greater control over how you age? We think not. Here’s why…

What’s the big deal about omega-3 fats? Well, one important thing is that they are essential fatty acids (EFA)—something your body needs but can’t make on its own. You get them from the foods you eat and in all reality, you probably aren’t getting enough.